2008 Lexus GS 460FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Back Window Glass: Installation

  1. INSTALL NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the spacers will be installed.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Install 2 new stoppers onto the glass as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Identifying Stoppers Location Onto Glass
      G05300235Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Specification 

      AREA MEASUREMENT CHART

      Area Measurement
      a 13.0 mm (0.512 in.)
      b 40.0 mm (1.575 in.)
  2. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
  3. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS DAM 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the dams will be installed.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
        Fig 2: Installing Stoppers To Vehicle Body
        G05300236Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the peeling paper from the adhesive part of the dam. Install the dam (adhesive side) to the glass (Primer G area), but exclude the area above the notches on the upper part of the glass.
      Fig 3: Identifying Adhesive Applying Area Locations
      G05300237Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Specification 

      AREA MEASUREMENT CHART

      Area Measurement
      a 9.5 mm (0.374 in.)
      b 7.5 mm (0.295 in.)
  4. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS 
    1. Position the glass.
      1. Using suction cups, place the glass in the correct position.
      2. Check that the entire contact surface of the glass rim is perfectly even.
      3. Place matchmarks on the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
        Fig 4: Placing Glass In Correct Position
        G05300226Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT:

        • Placing matchmarks is only necessary when installing new glass. If it is the reused glass, matchmarks should already be present.
        • When reusing the glass, check and correct the matchmark positions.
        NOTE: Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
      4. Using suction cups, remove the glass.
    2. Using a brush, apply Primer M to the exposed part of the vehicle body.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not apply primer to the adhesive.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    3. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the contact surface of the glass.
      Fig 5: Applying Primer M To Contact Surface Of Glass
      G05300223Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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